LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Pau Gasol’s name is forever etched in Lakers history with his jersey going into the rafters on Tuesday night. The No. 16 is the 13th jersey to be retired by the Lakers, joining his former teammate Kobe Bryant, who had both his No.

LeBron James made history on Tuesday, surpassing the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. In need of 36 points to break the record, James went for 38 points against the Thunder on Tuesday, knocking down a classic fadeaway jumper late in the third quarter to secure the scoring crown.

It’s hard to believe, but three years have already passed since the death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. One of the most influential figures in basketball history, Bryant’s legacy has continued to shine through the NBA as players continue to honor the Black Mamba in a variety of ways.

When Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92 faced off against Scoot Henderson and the G League Ignite in Las Vegas on Tuesday, the top two prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft caught the eyes of the entire basketball world with performances that will not soon be forgotten.

For many in the NBA community, it can still be difficult to accept the fact that Kobe Bryant is gone more than two years removed from his tragic death. But it’s clear that the Lakers legend will never be forgotten.